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Shappi Khorsandi I’m A Celebrity: Four things you need to know about Iranian comedian from sexuality to children to potential jungle romances as she enters ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

SHAPPI Khorsandi is among the 2017 celebrities entering the I’m A Celebrity jungle along with stars such as Jamie Lomas, Jack Maynard and Georgia Toffolo.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! – hosted by TV duo Ant and Dec – will see a host of famous faces enter the Australian jungle for around a month, hoping to be crowned the king or queen of the jungle.

Among the stars is 44 year old Iranian comedian Shappi, who is set to face her fears on the hit ITV reality show.

Here’s everthing you need to know about the new star...

Shappi Khorsandi is a 44 year old comedian, with two children [Wenn]

Shappi is the president of the British Humanist Association

Away from her life as a successful comedian who stars on shows such as Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Shappi is also the president of the British Humanist Association.

Now known as Humanists UK, the community explain on their website: “At Humanists UK, we want a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. We work to support lasting change for a better society, championing ideas for the one life we have.”

Shappi is bisexual

Shappi Khorsandi has appeared on Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats [WENN]

Shappi is bisexual, and only been married once, to fellow comedian Christian Reilly.

The pair welcomed a son together, Cassius, before they divorced in 2011.

Shappi later went on to have a daughter, Genevieve, who she welcomed in 2013.

The star is now single, and explained: “It feels liberating to not have to get a second opinion about whether I should go on this programme or stay at home and make vegetable lasagne.”

I'm A Celebrity: Ant and Dec meet the contestants before they enter the jungle

I'm A Celebrity: Ant and Dec meet the contestants before they enter the jungle

Shappi is bisexual, and admitted to being interested in a jungle romance with Katie Price [Getty]

She’s up for a jungle romance – with Katie Price

Talking about jungle romances, Shappi told The Sun: “I would love to get together with Katie Price in the jungle.”

The star also added that she wouldn’t be ruling out a romance in the jungle, as she explained: “We’ll have to wait and see if there’s romance to be had.”

She used to be a nude life model

Shappi Khorsandi is also the president of British Humanist Association, now known as Humanist UK[WENN]

Sharing her concerns about her time in the jungle, she shared: “I used to be a life model and do that before I was a comedian so I am really comfortable with nudity. I am really worried I will stand in the showed and say, ‘Why am I wearing a bathing suit? This is ridiculous.’

“And forget the cameras are there and strip off. That is my only concern.”

You can watch Shappi on the I’m A Celebrity show debut on ITV on Sunday November 24 on ITV.